Dark, smooth, delicious. Aromas of worn leather and cool autumn nights. Notes of sweet plum and toasted raisin, hints of coffee and cacao. Lingering tart and refreshing finish. Only available for a few short months. Not to be missed.

This is one of Microbrasserie Les Trois Mousquetaires's offerings that really showcases their ability to merge traditional brewing with creativity. This wheat beer would likely be categorized as a weizenbock, given the brewing method, the traditional German malts and hops used, and the higher alcohol content. However, nearly all weizenbocks are rather dark in color, while this "pale weizen" is more of a fiery yellow. Not quite like any beer we've...

So you may have noticed the unusually "wide" suggested serving temperature range on this one. Like many beers, the aroma and flavor profiles shift with temperature, but this tasty Vienna-style lager has a particularly wide range of temperatures over which it holds a solid flavor. In the 39-49° F range, the beer is balanced and refreshing, offering notes of caramel, toffee and hints of fruit. However, from 50-59° F this beer really blossoms. Look ...

This Pale Ale emulates the classic pub ales of England, with an American craft brewer's twist—Magnum hops are used for bittering—while more traditional Goldings hops are used for flavor and aroma. Look for floral hops and very juicy malt scents, quite like apple and caramel. Expect a gentle spice from the Goldings hops, as they provide perfect balance against the sweet caramel and fruity malts. The firm bitterness quickly develops in the finish, ...

A solid Czech-style pilsner is a great brew for hot weather—and Buzzards Bay Brewing's version is rightly crisp and clean, making it a satisfying thirst quencher after a hot summer's day. Hell, we'd have a pint of this on a cold winter's morning, but that's just us—completely nuts for beer. Expect a clean pilsner aroma—with a lightly lemony note from the generous portion of Hallertauer and Saaz hops, atop a background of very fresh-smelling grain...

The alley cat reference is a bit misleading if you think of alley cats as untidy, unkempt creatures; this beer couldn't be less disheveled. Deep amber in color—darker than many brown ales—it gives off a great bouquet. Expect caramel, citrus and lightly peppery hop notes, with a faint roasted malt quality and a flourish of fresh dough. We found this a superbly easy-drinking brew with a nice arc to the flavor profile—starts with a bitterness that's...

The name is a clever play on words—this being an interpretation of the Belgian "wit" or "white" style of beer. But the shark theme also works because this brew has a bit of a hop surprise lurking beneath the surface of what would otherwise be a very placid brew. More on that later… Note the very inviting aroma, beckoning you to submerse yourself in this beer; orange notes dominate, with stylistically-unexpected hints of Pacific Northwest hops pea...